DIE-ALOGUE: a true crime conversation

The dog days are over, my friends!I am back and I can't thank you enough for being so patient with me. Today's episode gives you a glimpse into my life the last three months. I took some necessary time off and now I am more than ready to launch a new season of DIE-ALOGUE.Please tell your friends about DIE-ALOGUE - the new season drops Wednesday, October 12! Subscribe/Follow/Leave a Review!A million thank you's!Did you enjoy this episode of DIE-ALOGUE? Please rate and review the show, then share the show with your friends, family, foes, + true crime communities. Rate on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320For early, ad-free + bonus episodes, consider becoming a DIE-HARD on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/creator-homeIf you loved the episode, please share it on Instagram and Twitter and tag @diealoguepresentsDIE-ALOGUE is sponsored in part by She's Birdie – the stylish and effective, personal safety alarms that I honestly don't leave home without! You can get 10% off your Birdie purchase when you shop this link: https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=4885943.d5e5e8Thank you for joining the conversation. You can always drop me a line via my website https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactvia email: rebekah@yellowtapemedia.comDIE-ALOGUE is part of the Crawlspace Network, and is hosted and edited by Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering and additional editing by Jason Usry. Theme song by OIivia Himes. @oliviaprimehimes

This episode might be best enjoyed on a front porch with some sweet tea. I don't live in the south, but my guest's stories made me feel I was there; creaky doors closing to keep the mosquitos out, and humid air thick with mystery and secrets. I was transported as today's guest told me stories of her life and career.I met Sheryl McCollum at CrimeCon and knew she must come on the show and share about her work. She is currently a crime scene analyst, but got her start volunteering at a rape crisis center at Grady Hospital. But her love of mysteries and solving cold cases goes way back to childhood when her mama introduced her to criminal couple, Bonnie and Clyde.Sheryl is an Emmy Award winning CSI from CBS46's CSI Atlanta, Director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute (CCIRI), a writer for CrimeOnLine, Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department.Did you enjoy this episode of DIE-ALOGUE? Please tell a friend, share on your social media, and consider becoming a DIE-HARD on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-homeIf you loved the episode, please share it on Instagram and Twitter and tag @diealoguepod !DIE-ALOGUE is sponsored in part by She's Birdie – the stylish and effective, personal safety alarms that I honestly don't leave home without! You can get 10% off your Birdie purchase when you shop this link: https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=4885943.d5e5e8Follow us on social media — we are @diealoguepod across all platforms.Please rate and review DIE-ALOGUE if you haven't already?! Then share the show with your friends, family, foes, + true crime communities.Rate on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Rate on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64IHCryN2jFaswrVIzMV8wThank you for joining the conversation. You can always drop a line via the website https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactor by email: rebekah@yellowtapemedia.comDIE-ALOGUE is part of the Crawlspace Network, and is hosted and edited by Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering by Jason Usry.

David Robinson began the search for his son, Daniel, 11 months ago. Parlaying his military experience into the search, David runs the operation like an Army mission. After all, what greater mission is there than to find your missing child?David shares an overview of his son's case, the ways law enforcement has failed him, how he has garnered media interest, and the shocking discovery of human remains that David and his volunteers uncovered while searching for Daniel.CASE BACKGROUND:Daniel Robinson was last seen the morning of June 23, 2021 leaving his worksite in Buckeye, AZ. He was driving his 2017 blue-grey Jeep Renegade and is believed to have headed west, deeper into desert terrain.On Tuesday, July 19, 2021, Daniel's vehicle was found by a rancher a little over two and a half miles from the worksite in a remote part of the desert. On that day, the Rancher reported the vehicle to Buckeye Police Department who later did a search by ground and drone. The vehicle was recovered; Daniel was not found.Please listen to this episode, then share it with your networks, then check out all the resources below. This story needs ears and action. Listening isn't enough.The main website has all the information, but keep reading for specific calls to action: https://pleasehelpfinddaniel.com/Sign a petition to have Daniel's case status changed from “Missing Persons” to “Criminal Investigation.” https://www.change.org/p/buckeye-arizona-police-department-justice-for-daniel-robinsonStay up to date via social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/PleaseHelpFind4Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pleasehelpfinddaniel/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/PleaseHelpFindDaniel/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHFXMaNbwDXSITmb9uqw5wDid you enjoy this episode of DIE-ALOGUE? Please tell a friend, share on your social media, and consider becoming a DIE-HARD on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-homeIf you loved the episode, please share it on Instagram and Twitter and tag @diealoguepod !DIE-ALOGUE is sponsored in part by She's Birdie – the stylish and effective, personal safety alarms that I honestly don't leave home without! You can get 10% off your Birdie purchase when you shop this link: https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=4885943.d5e5e8Follow us on social media — we are @diealoguepod across all platforms.Please rate and review DIE-ALOGUE if you haven't already?! Then share the show with your friends, family, foes, + true crime communities.Rate on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Rate on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64IHCryN2jFaswrVIzMV8wThank you for joining the conversation. You can always drop a line via the website https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactor by email: rebekah@yellowtapemedia.comDIE-ALOGUE is part of the Crawlspace Network, and is hosted and edited by Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering by Jason Usry.

Picture it: you're at a formal dinner and get seated among strangers. Everyone goes around and shares their name and where they're from. One table mate says “I'm Susan, I'm from Galveston.” You can't help but say “Galveston? I can't hear that without thinking of Robert Durst.” People laugh knowingly. Did I mention the dinner was at CrimeCon? Aforementioned table mate says “I was the judge who presided over Bob Durst's trial in 2003, for the murder of Morris Black.”Friends, when I say my jaw dropped I need you to believe me! So this story is true and you can bet that I made good on my promise to contact Susan after CrimeCon to have her on the podcast.Today's guest is my dinner mate, Susan Criss. Former prosecutor, then judge, now criminal defense attorney. In addition to spilling some Durst tea, she also talks about her unique vantage point given her experience playing every role in a courtroom. Color me ECSTATIC.Susan Criss is a true crime enthusiast just like us. In fact, she is working on a book and went to CrimeCon for market research. I think I gave her more than she bargained for. Life is full of surprises. Please enjoy this episode.Did you enjoy this episode of DIE-ALOGUE? Please tell a friend, share on your social media, and consider becoming a DIE-HARD on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-homeIf you loved the episode, please share it on Instagram and Twitter and tag @diealoguepod !This episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens: Visit athleticgreens.com/EMERGING for an exciting offer.DIE-ALOGUE is sponsored in part by She's Birdie – the stylish and effective, personal safety alarms that I honestly don't leave home without! You can get 10% off your Birdie purchase when you shop this link: https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=4885943.d5e5e8Follow us on social media — we are @diealoguepod across all platforms.Please rate and review DIE-ALOGUE if you haven't already?! Then share the show with your friends, family, foes, + true crime communities.Rate on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Rate on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64IHCryN2jFaswrVIzMV8wThank you for joining the conversation. You can always drop a line via the website https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactor by email: rebekah@yellowtapemedia.com

I am just about recovered from Covid, but need another week to get the new series in tact. To that end, please enjoy a REPLAY with my friend and one of the OG true crime podcasters, Justin Evans. Justin even does the show's intro so enjoy his smooth voice until I am back with an all new episode next week. Thank you, Justin for lending your voice and for the fun walk down memory lane in this February 2020 interview!Original show notes Feb 2020:Before there was SERIAL, there was Generation Why. Justin Evans is one half of Generation WHY - the actual OG of true crime podcasts. He's also the one of the kindest guys in podcasting if you ask me. What a thrill to speak with him, hear about the early days of true crime podcasting, how he keeps it fresh with Aaron after 8 years, and where he finds himself now. He's also the host of The Peripheral podcast which I am particularly loving as it brings these PERIPHERAL topics around true crime, straight to the top...it's very raw and vulnerable. I like it. Justin and I recorded in NYC and my only regret is that we didn't have more time. Thank you, Justin, killing the small talk, and I hope to continue the DIE-ALOGUE! __________________________________________________________________________________________________Did you enjoy this episode of DIE-ALOGUE? Please tell a friend, share on your social media, and consider becoming a DIE-HARD on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-homePlease rate and review DIE-ALOGUE if you haven't already! Rate on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Rate on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/64IHCryN2jFaswrVIzMV8wDIE-ALOGUE is sponsored in part by She's Birdie – the stylish and effective, personal safety alarms that I honestly don't leave home without! Use promo code DIEHARD for 10% off. https://www.shesbirdie.com/products/birdie-alarm-all-colors CODE: DIEHARDFollow the podcast on social media — we are @diealoguepod on IG and TwitterFollow the host on social media — @hi_itsrebekah on IG and TwitterThank you for joining the conversation. You can always drop a line via the website https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactor by email: rebekah@yellowtapemedia.comDIE-ALOGUE is part of the Crawlspace Network, and is hosted and edited by Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering by Jason Usry. Find him and his show @santamaybe

I'm taking a week off as I recover from CrimeCon 22 in Las Vegas, but I've got something great for your ears! A REPLAY of my November 2020 interview with Patrick Hinds! It's perfect timing as we just announced that DIE-ALOGUE will be attending The Obsessed Fest in September in Columbus, Ohio! I will also be hosting several rounds of YELLOW TAPE TRUE CRIME TRIVIA. You don't want to miss this.Enjoy this interview and check below for link to Obsessed Fest, today's sponsor, Athletic Greens, and don't forget - if you loved the episode, please share it on Instagram and Twitter and tag @diealoguepod !Did you enjoy this episode of DIE-ALOGUE? Please tell a friend, share on your social media, and consider becoming a DIE-HARD on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-homeThis episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens: Visit athleticgreens.com/EMERGING for an exciting offer.DIE-ALOGUE is sponsored in part by She's Birdie – the stylish and effective, personal safety alarms that I honestly don't leave home without! You can get 10% off your Birdie purchase when you shop this link: https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=4885943.d5e5e8Follow us on social media — we are @diealoguepod across all platforms.Please rate and review DIE-ALOGUE if you haven't already?! Then share the show with your friends, family, foes, + true crime communities.Rate on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Rate on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/64IHCryN2jFaswrVIzMV8wThank you for joining the conversation. You can always drop a line via the website https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactor by email: rebekah@yellowtapemedia.comDIE-ALOGUE is part of the Crawlspace Network, and is hosted and edited by Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering by Jason Usry.ORIGINAL SHOW NOTES:Week 2 of our November 2020 series: TRUE CRIME PODCASTERS! My next guest needs no introduction, but let me try anyway. He is one half of the raucously funny, wild hit of a podcast, TRUE CRIME OBSESSED. The show whose title we all relate to immediately. Patrick Hinds is here today and he shares how he and Gillian stumbled into the successful format of TCO, then formed his network, THE OBSESSED NETWORK, and hints at a new show coming in January.I am confident you will hear a new side of Patrick in this conversation - he says he comes off serious, I say impassioned and I like it! I appreciate Patrick killing the small talk.OBSESSED FEST: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/obsessed-fest-2022#/OBSESSED NETWORK: https://www.obsessednetwork.com/TRUE CRIME OBSESSED PODCAST: https://www.obsessednetwork.com/true-crime-obsessed

You think you know Paul Holes, but do you really? And for the 14 of you wondering “Who is Paul Holes?” Welcome to the bright side.Paul Holes is an American former cold-case investigator for the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office. Holes is known for his contributions to solving the Golden State Killer case using advanced methods of identifying the killer with DNA and genealogy technology. He is also inspired the true crime/pop culture hashtag: #hotforHolesFor our final true crime book interview (this season), I spoke with Paul Holes about his new memoir, UNMASKED.This book reveals an even deeper look into Paul's illustrious career— which so many of us followed, especially his role in taking down the Golden State Killer. But the book also offers a vulnerable look into Paul's professional success, and how it often came at the expense of his personal life.UNMASKED is available now to order. Use this link to purchase! https://www.amazon.com/Unmasked-Life-Solving-Americas-Cases/dp/1250622794?crid=Q6CQWDEMRF2E&keywords=unmasked+paul+holes&qid=1650314524&sprefix=unmasked,aps,246&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=rebekahseba0f-20&linkId=b2d04e2ab4ad5de1eaf185d0aa57fe76&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlWant to win a copy of UNMASKED? Tweet the episode and tag the show @diealoguepod for a chance to win the book!Did you enjoy this episode of DIE-ALOGUE? Please tell a friend, share on your social media, and consider becoming a DIE-HARD on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-homeDIE-ALOGUE will be at Crimecon in Las Vegas, April 28- May 1, 2022! Please come say hello on podcast row! Use the Code: DIEALOGUE when you register for 10% off your pass. https://crimecon.regfox.com/atokad543Today's Podcast Promo is for a historical, true crime show called “If The Walls Could Talk.”https://ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast.comDIE-ALOGUE is sponsored in part by She's Birdie – the stylish and effective, personal safety alarms that I honestly don't leave home without! You can get 10% off your Birdie purchase when you shop this link: https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=4885943.d5e5e8Follow us on social media — we are @diealoguepod across all platforms.Please rate and review DIE-ALOGUE if you haven't already?! Then share the show with your friends, family, foes, + true crime communities.Rate on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Rate on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/64IHCryN2jFaswrVIzMV8wThank you for joining the conversation. You can always drop a line via the website https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactor by email: rebekah@yellowtapemedia.comDIE-ALOGUE is part of the Crawlspace Network, and is hosted and edited by Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering by Jason Usry.

DIE-ALOGUE Podcast is hosted by Rebekah Sebastian. Each week, Rebekah speaks with the leading voices in crime, culture, and justice. Together, they attempt to answer: "What are we even talking about, when we talk about true crime?"New episodes every Wednesdays.

Have you ever known someone in childhood who became infamous or notorious later?Today's episode — the third in our “New True Crime Books” series, features a captivating story of an ordinary woman in an extraordinary circumstance. Like many of us,Jamie Gehring grew up with an eccentric neighbor - we all know the type. But in Jamie's case, her neighbor's solitude and “quirkiness” were anything but benign. Her neighbor was Ted Kaczynski.In her book and in our conversation, Jamie reckons with her memories of Ted; what does she do with the pleasant ones given all she knows now? This conversation is full of nuance, memories, and an exploration of the classic nature vs. nurture debate. And of course, how to maintain integrity in true crime storytelling .MADMAN IN THE WOODS is available now to order. Use this link: https://tinyurl.com/4w7jww3nWant to win a copy of the book? Leave a review of the episode on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen, and screenshot it to Rebekah Sebastian: @diealoguepod on IG or Twitter or email it: rebekah@yellowtapemedia.com You will be entered to win a hardcover copy of the book!Learn more about Jamie here:https://www.jamiegehring.com/Follow Jamie on social media:https://www.instagram.com/jamiegehringauthor/https://www.facebook.com/jamiegehringauthorhttps://twitter.com/JamieGehring Today's Promo is for a podcast called Fright Day!Check them out and listen to their episodes here:https://www.frightday.com/podcast/Did you enjoy this episode of DIE-ALOGUE? Please tell a friend, share on your social media, and consider becoming a DIE-HARD on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-homeDIE-ALOGUE will be at Crimecon in Las Vegas, April 28- May 1, 2022! Please come say hello on podcast row! Use the Code: DIEALOGUE when you register for 10% off your pass. https://crimecon.regfox.com/atokad543DIE-ALOGUE is sponsored in part by She's Birdie – the stylish and effective, personal safety alarms that I honestly don't leave home without! You can get 10% off your Birdie purchase when you shop this link: https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=4885943.d5e5e8Follow us on social media — we are @diealoguepod across all platforms.Please rate and review DIE-ALOGUE if you haven't already?! Then share the show with your friends, family, foes, + true crime communities.Rate on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Rate on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/64IHCryN2jFaswrVIzMV8wThank you for joining the conversation. You can always drop a line via the website https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactor by email: rebekah@yellowtapemedia.comDIE-ALOGUE is part of the Crawlspace Network, and is hosted and edited by Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering by Jason Usry.

Julie Williams and Lollie Winans were murdered in the Shenandoah Mountains. Why hasn't their case been solved? And should we really stay out of the forest?Today's episode — the second in our “New True Crime Books” series, features an enthralling read: Trailed: One Woman's Quest to Solve the Shenandoah Murders. My guest is author Kathryn Miles, an outdoor enthusiast who shares a connection to the story and compelling theory on who killed these amazing young women.During the course of our conversation, Kathyrn leads us through the wilds of the back country — from the use of nature as a tool in trauma recovery, to the patriarchal aspects of wilderness culture. In addition to her quest for justice, Kathryn also fights for equity on the trails and is a fierce champion for people of all races, colors, and sizes, to enjoy all that the woods have to offer. TRAILED: One Woman's Quest to Solve the Shenandoah Murders launches May 3, but is available for pre-order now. Pre-order TRAILED https://amzn.to/3DJmD4dLearn more about Kathryn and her work here: https://www.kathrynmiles.net/Follow Kathryn on social media:https://www.facebook.com/TrailedTheBook/https://twitter.com/Kathryn_Mileshttps://www.instagram.com/kathryn_miles1/Today's Promo is for a podcast called True Crime Cat Lawyer!Listen to TCCL wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.truecrimecatlawyer.com/episodesDid you enjoy this episode of DIE-ALOGUE? Please tell a friend, share on your social media, and consider becoming a DIE-HARD on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-homeDIE-ALOGUE will be at Crimecon in Las Vegas, April 28- May 1, 2022! Please come say hello on podcast row! Use the Code: DIEALOGUE when you register for 10% off your pass. https://crimecon.regfox.com/atokad543DIE-ALOGUE is sponsored in part by She's Birdie – the stylish and effective, personal safety alarms that I honestly don't leave home without! You can get 10% off your Birdie purchase when you shop this link: https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=4885943.d5e5e8Follow us on social media — we are @diealoguepod across all platforms.Please rate and review DIE-ALOGUE if you haven't already?! Then share the show with your friends, family, foes, + true crime communities.Rate on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Rate on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/64IHCryN2jFaswrVIzMV8wThank you for joining the conversation. You can always drop a line via the website https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactor by email: rebekah@yellowtapemedia.comDIE-ALOGUE is part of the Crawlspace Network, and is hosted and edited by Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering by Jason Usry.

Do you think it's easier or harder to be a spy today, compared to the Cold War and otherpoints in history? Robert Hanssen managed to operate as a double agent while employed by the FBI, who sold our secrets to Russia, for two decades between 1979-2001. We are moving into a new series - one listeners always love: new titles in the true crime historical crime categories. These books are just hitting the market and these conversations will give you unique access to the author's journey to writing the story and their POV on the crimes at hand.Today's featured author is Lis Wiehl. There's a chance you have already read one of her books, after all, she's written twenty! In addition to being a NY Times bestselling author, Lis is also a third generation federal prosecutor, and regular commentator and legal analyst on news outlets like Fox, CNN, NBC, and radio shows like NPR's All Things Considered.So back to the original question: is it easier to be a spy today? Yes and no. Listen in for the surprising answer, and why it's so important to Lis to tell historical stories that have current implications. If you think Hanssen's story stands alone in history unrelated to what is happening in Russia and the Ukraine today, think again. Lis's new book, A Spy in Plain Sight, launches in May but is available for pre-order now! It is a captivating page turner and does not read like a history textbook, though you will no doubt learn a lot. Pre-order A Spy in Plain Sight here. https://amzn.to/3DJmD4dLearn more about Lis and her work here:http://liswiehlbooks.com/Follow Lis on social media:Facebook: @liswiehlTwitter: @LisWiehlInstagram: @lis.wiehlDid you enjoy this episode of DIE-ALOGUE? Please tell a friend, share on your social media, and consider becoming a DIE-HARD on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-homeDIE-ALOGUE will be at Crimecon in Las Vegas, April 28- May 1, 2022! Please come say hello on podcast row! Use the Code: DIEALOGUE when you register for 10% off your pass. https://crimecon.regfox.com/atokad543DIE-ALOGUE is sponsored in part by She's Birdie – the stylish and effective, personal safety alarms that I honestly don't leave home without! You can get 10% off your Birdie purchase when you shop this link: https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=4885943.d5e5e8Follow us on social media — we are @diealoguepod across all platforms.Please rate and review DIE-ALOGUE if you haven't already?! Then share the show with your friends, family, foes, + true crime communities.Rate on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Rate on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/64IHCryN2jFaswrVIzMV8wThank you for joining the conversation. You can always drop a line via the website https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactor by email: rebekah@yellowtapemedia.comDIE-ALOGUE is part of the Crawlspace Network, and is hosted and edited by Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering by Jason Usry.

Do we consider the media an institution that can have an impact on justice? If you are today's guest, the answer is yes, and she would know as a journalist and reporter at WAMU, a DC outlet of NPR.This episode is part 4 of the series, MISSING, MURDERED + THE MEDIA. Jonquilyn Hill is also the creator and host of "Through the Cracks," investigates gaps in our society and the people who fall through them. Season 1 centers around the story of Relisha Rudd, an eight year old girl who went missing from a homeless shelter in Washington DC in 2014.In addition to exploring the complex factors at play in Relisha's story, Jonquilyn and Rebekah examine the racialized aspects of the true crime genre and just who the media finds "relatable?"You can read listen to Through the Cracks here: https://wamu.org/show/through-the-cracks/Your can follow Jonquilyn Hill on twitter: @jonquilynhillThe podcast promo you heard today is for the show, SAY THEIR NAME, by DCP Entertainment: "Say Their Name" focuses on the assault and killing of unarmed Black people by police and in ‘Stand Your Ground' states, highlighting incidents throughout the United States.Serving as a memorialization for these individuals, we learn about who these people were through the words of the people that knew them best, while also helping us understand what these situations do to their families and communities not only in the immediate aftermath, but also what happens when the news-cycle moves on and the social media attention shifts focus. Season 2 also highlights more stories from Women who have lost their lives due to negative police encounters. Listen wherever you get your podcasts: Find Say Their Name wherever you get your shows. Ways to support the show below!https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirnameDIE-ALOGUE is sponsored in part by She's Birdie – the stylish and effective, personal safety alarms that I honestly don't leave home without! You can get 10% off your Birdie purchase when you shop this link: https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=4885943.d5e5e8DIE-ALOGUE will be at Crimecon in Las Vegas, April 28- May 1, 2022! Please come say hello on podcast row! Use the Code: DIEALOGUE when you register for 10% off your pass. https://crimecon.regfox.com/atokad543Do you love DIE-ALOGUE? Please tell a friend, share on your social media, and consider becoming a DIE-HARD on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-homeFollow us on social media — we are @diealoguepod across all platforms.Please rate and review DIE-ALOGUE if you haven't already?! Then share the show with your friends, family, foes, + true crime communities.Rate on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Rate on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/64IHCryN2jFaswrVIzMV8wCONTACT:Thank you for joining the conversation. You can always drop a line via the website https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactor by email: rebekah@yellowtapemedia.comDIE-ALOGUE is part of the Crawlspace Network, and is hosted and edited by Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering by Jason Usry.

What if “the media” isn't the problem? What if it's us? Today's guest believes the imbalance of media coverage for black women begins with our own broken values.This episode is part 3 of the series, MISSING, MURDERED + THE MEDIA. I couldn't cover this subject without a journalist's perspective. Today, I'm speaking with Tamar Sarai Davis, features reporter at PRISM, a non-profit media company. Tamar wrote about Lauren Smith Fields' case and focused specifically on the ways Black TikTok and Twitter elevated Lauren's story to the public's consciousness.You can read her article here. https://prismreports.org/2022/02/11/justice-for-lauren-smith-fields-and-the-black-tiktokers-who-made-sure-we-knew-her-name/Your can follow Tamar on twitter and below are the articles she references in theinterview.https://www.motherjones.com/media/2020/06/true-crime-podcasts-white-women/https://prismreports.org/2021/10/01/alive-but-still-not-free/https://prismreports.org/2020/07/07/scripted-cop-dramas-paint-a-dangerously-false-picture/Join me next week as continue this conversation with journalist Jonquilyn Hill, host of the podcast, Through the Cracks.The podcast promo you heard today is SINISTERHOOD. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or learn more on their website: https://www.sinisterhood.com/Ways to support the show below!DIE-ALOGUE is sponsored in part by She's Birdie – the stylish and effective, personal safety alarms that I honestly don't leave home without! You can get 10% off your Birdie purchase when you shop this link: https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=4885943.d5e5e8DIE-ALOGUE will be at Crimecon in Las Vegas, April 28- May 1, 2022! Please come say hello on podcast row! Use the Code: DIEALOGUE when you register for 10% off your pass. https://crimecon.regfox.com/atokad543Do you love DIE-ALOGUE? Please tell a friend, share on your social media, and consider becoming a DIE-HARD on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-homeFollow us on social media — we are @diealoguepod across all platforms.Please rate and review DIE-ALOGUE if you haven't already?! Then share the show with your friends, family, foes, + true crime communities.Rate on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Rate on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/64IHCryN2jFaswrVIzMV8wCONTACT:Thank you so much for joining me in these conversations. You can always reach out to me via my website: https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactor by email: rebekah@yellowtapemedia.comDIE-ALOGUE is part of the Crawlspace Network, and is hosted and edited by Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering by Jason Usry.

New Series: MISSING, MURDERED + THE MEDIA.As we explore which came first; the media's projection of who we value as a victim, or our own societal values that media reflects back to us, we continue the conversation around the disparity of coverage for women and girls of color.Today's guest has extensive first hand knowledge of this reality. Dr. Danielle Slakoff's dissertation was the media's portrayal of women and girls as victims of crime, with a particular focus on how race and ethnicity may impact these portrayals. Dr. Slakoff is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at Sacramento State, and is frequently called upon by the media to speak about missing white woman syndrome and related topics. You can learn more about her and her work on her website:https://daniellecslakoff.weebly.com/about.htmlI am grateful for Danielle's work and the resources she shared in the episode:Framing the Victim by Nancy Burns: https://www.amazon.com/Framing-Victim-Domestic-Violence-Problems/dp/0202307417Research on Missing + Murdered Indigenous Women + Girls, Aninta Luchessi and Abigail Echo-Hawk: https://mmiwresources.org/items/show/50Black and Missing Foundation: https://blackandmissinginc.com/Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/Join me next week as continue this conversation with journalist Tamar Sarai Davis, who reports for Prism, an independent and nonprofit newsroom led by journalists of color.PROMO!The podcast promo you heard today is SINISTERHOOD. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or learn more on their website: https://www.sinisterhood.com/DIE-ALOGUE is sponsored in part by She's Birdie – the stylish and effective, personal safety alarms that I honestly don't leave home without! You can get 10% off your Birdie purchase when you shop this link: https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=4885943.d5e5e8DIE-ALOGUE will be at Crimecon in Las Vegas, April 28- May 1, 2022! Please come say hello on podcast row! Use the Code: DIEALOGUE when you register for 10% off your pass! https://crimecon.regfox.com/atokad543SUPPORT:Do you love DIE-ALOGUE? Please tell a friend, share on your social media, and consider becoming a DIE-HARD on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-homeFOLLOW! We are @diealoguepod across all platformsRATE: Please rate and review DIE-ALOGUE if you haven't already?! Then share the show with your friends, family, foes, + true crime communities.Rate on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Rate on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/64IHCryN2jFaswrVIzMV8wCONTACT:Thank you so much for joining me in these conversations. You can always reach out to me via my website: https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactor by email: rebekah@yellowtapetruemedia.comDIE-ALOGUE is part of the Crawlspace Network, and is hosted and edited by Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering by Jason Usry.

New Series: MISSING, MURDERED + THE MEDIA.Kicking it off with my first guest, Amara Cofer — host of the podcast, Black Girl Gone. Amara brings a whole new perspective to the conversation, one that actually inspired me to change the title of the series. She speaks a lot about the importance of social media as a tactic in helping to raise awareness for cases that are historically left out of the mainstream media's coverage. With 95k TikTok followers, Amara knows a thing or two about leveraging the power of social media to help a case. She does it all the time on her podcast and TikTok channel.Amara set this series up perfectly and I will be exploring more facets of this complicated subject over the next few weeks.Below is a link to the TikTok played in today's episode. (Not Amara's)https://www.tiktok.com/@macdaddy_lyn/video/7053866519243017518?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1&lang=enAmara's Podcast: https://www.blackgirlgonepodcast.com/ Amara on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackgirlgonepodcastJoin me next week as continue this conversation with women in academics and journalism who share their point of view.The podcast promo you heard today is SINISTERHOOD. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or learn more on their website: https://www.sinisterhood.com/DIE-ALOGUE is sponsored in part by She's Birdie – the stylish and effective, personal safety alarms that I honestly don't leave home without! You can get 10% off your Birdie purchase when you shop this link: https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=4885943.d5e5e8DIE-ALOGUE will be at Crimecon in Las Vegas, April 28- May 1, 2022! Please come say hello on podcast row! Use the Code: DIEALOGUE when you register for 10% off your pass! https://crimecon.regfox.com/atokad543SUPPORT:Do you love DIE-ALOGUE? Please tell a friend, share on your social media, and consider becoming a DIE-HARD on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-homeFOLLOW! We are @diealoguepod across all platformsRATE: Please rate and review DIE-ALOGUE if you haven't already?! Then share the show with your friends, family, foes, + true crime communities.Rate on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Rate on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/64IHCryN2jFaswrVIzMV8wCONTACT:Thank you so much for joining me in these conversations. You can always reach out to me via my website: https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactor by email: rebekah@yellowtapetruemedia.comDIE-ALOGUE is part of the Crawlspace Network, and is hosted and edited by Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering by Jason Usry.

WELCOME TO WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH! This is REPLAY of a March 2021 episode with Rachel and Leah, the wonderful hosts of Hashtag History Podcast! Enjoy!____________________________________________________________________________________Who better to celebrate Women's History Month than with Rachel + Leah, the wonderful hosts of Hashtag History podcast?! On today's episode, the historians in residence unpack the whole Anita Hill case from her early career to how she found herself at the center of the Supreme Court hearings in 1991. Spoiler alert: Anita Hill DID NOT come forward. ( she was subpoenaed) This story has far reaching impact from sexual harassment to gender, race, politics and power and Rachel and Leah are breaking it all down. I highly recommend their podcast! You can learn more about them and listen here: https://www.hashtaghistory-pod.com/DIE-ALOGUE is sponsored in part by She's Birdie – the stylish and effective, personal safety alarms that I honestly don't leave home without! You can get 10% off your Birdie purchase when you shop this link: https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=4885943.d5e5e8DIE-ALOGUE will be at Crimecon in Las Vegas, April 28- May 1, 2022! Please come say hello on podcast row! Use the Code: DIEALOGUE when you register for 10% off your pass! https://crimecon.regfox.com/atokad543DIE-ALOGUE: a true crime conversation, is a weekly true crime podcast, hosted and proudced by Rebekah Sebastian. Edited by Jason Usry. Original Music by Olivia Himes. https://soundcloud.com/olivia-himesLove DIE-ALOGUE? Please rate + review the show! ——> https://podfollow.com/diealogueLet's Kill the Small Talk + Start a DIE-ALOGUE. FOLLOW! Instagram Facebook Twitter: @diealoguepod | email: rebekah@yellowtapemedia.com

This is Part 3 of a series, THE BUSINESS OF CULTS. Rebekah Sebastian and Javier Leiva visit businesses run by cults. Also, what happens when a cult leader dies or goes to prison? Can the cult go on without its leader? Find out which cults are trying to continue the organization without any clear leadership.The Business of Cults is a three-part series hosted by Rebekah Sebastian with the DIE-ALOGUE Podcast and Javier Leiva of PRETEND podcast. Over the next three episodes, you will hear from; cult experts Rick Alan Ross and Dr. Janja Lalich, author and linguist, Amanda Montell, ABC Correspondent, Rebecca Jarvis, Cult Survivors, Frank Lyford, and Sarah Edmondson.If you enjoy this episode and series, please leave a five star rating and review on Apple + Spotify!APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/64IHCryN2jFaswrVIzMV8wSpeaking of cults, follow us:Rebekah Sebastian DIE-ALOGUE PODCAST @diealoguepod | https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/Javier Leiva PRETEND PODCAST @pretendpod | https://pretendradio.org/Can't wait for the next episode? Our Patrons are receiving The Business of Cults early and ad- free! Consider becoming a DIE-HARD on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-home

The Business of Cults is a three-part series hosted by Rebekah Sebastian with the DIE-ALOGUE Podcast and Javier Leiva of PRETEND podcast. Over the next three episodes, you will hear from; cult experts Rick Alan Ross and Dr. Janja Lalich, author and linguist, Amanda Montell, ABC Correspondent, Rebecca Jarvis, Cult Survivors, Frank Lyford, and Sarah Edmondson.Cults are businesses too. Like any company, cults recruit, have middle management, and some even have succession plans. Many of these religious sects are tax-exempt. Like Scientology, even some fringe religions are recognized by the Internal Revenue Service. Not all cults are religious. At first glance, some cults don't seem culty at all. For example, take a closer look at businesses such as multi-level marketing companies. These companies are masquerading as a business, but in reality, they're run by narcissistic ego-maniacs. The Cult Startup Like businesses, cults go through different phases. First, there's a startup phase where an entrepreneurial cult leader leads a movement and brings new innovative and revolutionary ideas. Take, for example, , leader of the People's Temple. In the beginning, he integrated his congregation during the Civil Rights Movement. After that, he was heavily involved in politics and social activism. The allure was undeniable. But in the end, Jones ordered 909 commune members to end their lives. Part one focuses on The C Suite: Chief Cult Executives. Part two features an interview with former NXIVM member Sarah Edmondson. And Part three explores the question, can a cult survive without its leader?Listen to part one of the Business of Cults on either the PRETEND or DIE-ALOGUE Podcast feeds.Join us as we explore the evolution of cults; from start up to succession plan, and everything in between, we want to know what practices cults take from businesses — and perhaps even scarier, what tactics businesses borrow from cults. Javier and I also take it out of the studio and into the field for some on the ground research in businesses that have active ties to known cults.Listen along and find out more about The Business of Cults.Part 3 drops on Feb. 23If you enjoy this episode and series, please leave a five star rating and review on Apple + Spotify!APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/64IHCryN2jFaswrVIzMV8wSpeaking of cults, follow us:Rebekah Sebastian DIE-ALOGUE PODCAST @diealoguepod | https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/Javier Leiva PRETEND PODCAST @pretendpod | https://pretendradio.org/Can't wait for the next episode? Our Patrons are receiving The Business of Cults early and ad- free! Consider becoming a DIE-HARD on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-homeSourcesCULTS INSIDE OUThttps://www.amazon.com/Cults-Inside-Out-How-People/dp/149731660XBAD BLOODhttps://www.amazon.com/Bad-Blood-John-Carreyrou-audiobook/dp/B07BMCMS5L/ref=sr_1_1?crid=FVR825QEQ9VP&keywords=bad+blood&qid=1644254218&s=books&sprefix=bad+blo%2Cstripbooks%2C236&sr=1-1CULTISHhttps://www.amazon.com/Cultish-Language-Fanaticism-Amanda-Montell/dp/0062993151/ref=sr_1_1?crid=12G58GJZ1GL3S&keywords=cultish+book&qid=1644254268&s=books&sprefix=cultish+book%2Cstripbooks%2C88&sr=1-1Bounded Choicehttps://www.amazon.com/Bounded-Choice-Lalich/dp/0520384024/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AIVW0HEE244N&keywords=bounded+choice+book&qid=1644254314&s=books&sprefix=bounded+choice+book%2Cstripbooks%2C131&sr=1-1CLIPShttps://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/real-housewives-of-salt-lake-city-heather-gay-says-all-her-co-stars-are-the-worst-mormons.html/

I put on my power suit for this one. Join me and my friend and podcast collaborator, Javier Levia, as we explore THE BUSINESS OF CULTS. The Business of Cults is a three-part series hosted by Rebekah Sebastian of the DIE-ALOGUE Podcast, and Javier Leiva of PRETEND podcast. Over the next three episodes, you will hear from; cult experts Rick Alan Ross and Dr. Janja Lalich, author and linguist, Amanda Montell, ABC Correspondent, Rebecca Jarvis, Cult Survivors, Frank Lyford, and Sarah Edmondson. Part one focuses on The C Suite: Chief Cult Executives. Part two features an interview with former NXIVM member Sarah Edmondson. And Part three explores the question, can a cult survive without its leader?Listen to part one of the Business of Cults on either the PRETEND or DIE-ALOGUE Podcast feeds.Join us as we explore the evolution of cults; from start up to succession plan, and everything in between, we want to know what practices cults take from businesses — and perhaps even scarier, what tactics businesses borrow from cults? Javier and I also take it out of the studio and into the field for some on the ground research in businesses that have active ties to known cults.Listen along and find out more about The Business of Cults. Part 2 drops on Feb. 16Part 3 drops on Feb. 23If you enjoy this episode and series, please leave a five star rating and review on Apple + Spotify!APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/64IHCryN2jFaswrVIzMV8wSpeaking of cults, follow us:Rebekah Sebastian DIE-ALOGUE PODCAST @diealoguepod | https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/Javier Leiva PRETEND PODCAST @pretendpod | https://pretendradio.org/Can't wait for the next episode? Our Patrons are receiving The Business of Cults early and ad- free! Consider becoming a DIE-HARD on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-homeSourcesCULTS INSIDE OUThttps://www.amazon.com/Cults-Inside-Out-How-People/dp/149731660XBAD BLOODhttps://www.amazon.com/Bad-Blood-John-Carreyrou-audiobook/dp/B07BMCMS5L/ref=sr_1_1?crid=FVR825QEQ9VP&keywords=bad+blood&qid=1644254218&s=books&sprefix=bad+blo%2Cstripbooks%2C236&sr=1-1CULTISHhttps://www.amazon.com/Cultish-Language-Fanaticism-Amanda-Montell/dp/0062993151/ref=sr_1_1?crid=12G58GJZ1GL3S&keywords=cultish+book&qid=1644254268&s=books&sprefix=cultish+book%2Cstripbooks%2C88&sr=1-1Bounded Choicehttps://www.amazon.com/Bounded-Choice-Lalich/dp/0520384024/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AIVW0HEE244N&keywords=bounded+choice+book&qid=1644254314&s=books&sprefix=bounded+choice+book%2Cstripbooks%2C131&sr=1-1CLIPShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCBPlpPnVpkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JacmCO7GDR4

Content warning: today's episode covers sensitive topics including pedophilia and sexual abuse, please take care while listening. If you need support for sexual abuse, please visit: https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotlineI watched Cheer Season 2 and decided: We need to talk about Jerry. Our beloved athlete known for his inspiring “mat talks” has had a fall from grace after being sued for child sexual abuse and subsequently charged with attempting to receive child pornography, using the internet to "persuade, induce, and entice" a minor, and traveling from Texas to Florida "for the purpose of engaging in illicit sexual conduct" with a minor, using, persuading, inducing, and enticing a minor "to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing a visual depiction of such conduct."I invited past guests (and current friends) Dr. Shiloh and Dr. Scott, of the LA Not So Confidential Podcast. Learn more about them and their show here:https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/In addition to their current roles as forensic psychologists, the doctors bring past experience working with sex offenders to help us process the complicated feelings around Jerry's arrest and alleged crimes.This is a tough conversation and I am grateful to Dr. Shiloh and Dr. Scott for their professional insight and ability to explore the nuance in this complex situation.For a little levity, stick around to the very end of the episode to hear my favorite scene from CHEER Season 2. It's the end of Episode 4 called “Hell Week.” Stunning cinematography but since you can't see that, you can hear and enjoy the great music and audio clips.You heard a trailer for my next series called THE BUSINESS OF CULTS in collaboration with Javier Levia of Pretend Podcast. https://pretendradio.org/SUPPORT:Do you love DIE-ALOGUE? Please tell a friend, share on your social media, and consider becoming a DIE-HARD on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-homeFOLLOW! We are @diealoguepod across all platformsWATCH! You can WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCrzoZanSNXQJtpC2Vq8-gRATE: Please rate and review DIE-ALOGUE if you haven't already?! Then share the show with your friends, family, foes, + true crime communities.Rate on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Rate on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/64IHCryN2jFaswrVIzMV8wCONTACT:Thank you so much for joining me in these conversations. You can always reach out to me via my website: https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactor by email: rebekah@yellowtapetruecrime.comDIE-ALOGUE is part of the Crawlspace Network, and is hosted and edited by Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering by Jason Usry.

Let's go back to 1970's Chicago when the mob ruled the courts. What could go wrong? I had an incredible conversation with the Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, Jake Halpern. Jake is the host of the new investigative podcast, Mob Land, which just dropped this week! The story centers around Bob Cooley - a mafia "fixer" turned FBI cooperator. Jake and I get into whether or not Bob can be trusted, what justice is or isn't — especially when corruption exists — and I think I stun Jake into silence with a Real Housewives analogy. Jake is an excellent storyteller making this a highly enjoyable conversation. Listen, enjoy, then go check out Mob Land! Mob Land: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-cover-mob-land/id1520478402You heard a podcast trailer in today's episode:Ghost Town: listen now! https://www.ghosttownpod.com/SUPPORT:Do you love DIE-ALOGUE? Please tell a friend, share on your social media, and consider becoming a DIE-HARD on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-homeFOLLOW! We are @diealoguepod across all platformsWATCH! You can WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCrzoZanSNXQJtpC2Vq8-gRATE: Please rate and review DIE-ALOGUE if you haven't already?! Then share the show with your friends, family, foes, + true crime communities.Rate on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Rate on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/64IHCryN2jFaswrVIzMV8wCONTACT:Thank you so much for joining me in these conversations. You can always reach out to me via my website: https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactor by email: rebekah@yellowtapetruecrime.comDIE-ALOGUE is part of the Crawlspace Network, and is hosted and edited by Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering by Jason Usry.

Ethical, transparent and accessible. Is that what comes to mind when you think of private law practice? Me either. But the work my guest today is doing, is trying to change all that.Laurie Gilbert left her work as a Prosecutor in New York City, where she tried everything from fraud to murder cases. In fact her last case was highly unique in that it took three times to get the defendant an attempted murder conviction despite the plethora of evidence and solid witnesses. This was the trial of Christopher Prince in Queens, New York.She now sits on the board of Legal Entrepreneurs for Justice - a legal incubator, designed to operate in a totally new way. I loved learning about this and was thrilled when Laurie shared that these are cropping up across the Unites States, with about 70- 80 in existence. You can check and see if your state has a "legal incubator" here:https://www.americanbar.org/groups/delivery_legal_services/initiatives_awards/program_main/Listen as Laurie shares the many ways these new models of practicing law are helping level the playing field. We round out the conversation with some good ol' Elizabeth Holmes commentary, and Laurie leaves us with her personal thoughts on justice. You can learn more about Legal Entrepreneurs for Justice and Laurie's consulting work via the links below:https://www.tribecablueconsulting.com/https://www.lejco.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriegilbertson/You heard two podcast trailers in today's episode:Ghost Town: listen now! https://www.ghosttownpod.com/Reel Crimes: listen now! https://www.reelcrimespod.com/Thank you to PAIR for sponsoring today's episode!If you need a website, check out PAIR!www.pair.com/freePromo code is QUICKSTARTSUPPORT:Do you love DIE-ALOGUE? Please tell a friend, share on your social media, and consider becoming a DIE-HARD on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-homeFOLLOW! We are @diealoguepod across all platformsWATCH! You can WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCrzoZanSNXQJtpC2Vq8-gRATE: Please rate and review DIE-ALOGUE if you haven't already?! Then share the show with your friends, family, foes, + true crime communities.Rate on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Rate on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/64IHCryN2jFaswrVIzMV8wCONTACT:Thank you so much for joining me in these conversations. You can always reach out to me via my website: https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactor by email: rebekah@yellowtapetruecrime.comDIE-ALOGUE is part of the Crawlspace Network, and is hosted and edited by Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering by Jason Usry.

Content warning: Today's episode deals with kidnapping and abuse of minors and has some harsh language in one part. Please listen with care.Today's big question: Is it ever ok to do the wrong thing, for the right reason? We're talking about vigilantes on the show today. My guest, Sam Walker, is a multi-award winning journalist, broadcaster and podcaster. Her show, American Vigilante, is about a man named KC. KC is the American Vigilante. A hugely complex, intelligent, contradictory man who could save your life but end it too. He leads a group of violent men standing on the blurred line between right and wrong, between revenge and redemption. A man you want on your side when it all falls apart. American Vigilante is true crime, but so much more. It's saving abducted children, it's stepping beyond the law. It's rescue missions, assassination attempts and last-gasp protection. It's all the stuff you hope never comes to you, until it does. We delve into the ethics around vigilantism, the American spirit that seems to support this rogue work, and we find ourselves going around and around the question landing somewhere in that murky gray area, which should really be familiar by now.Listen to American Vigilante wherever you get your podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/american-vigilante/id1583938816Today's show in sponsored in part by Pair Networks:www.pair.com/freePromo code is QUICKSTARTDo you love DIE-ALOGUE? Please tell a friend, share on your social media, and consider becoming a DIE-HARD on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-homeWe are @diealoguepod across all platformsYou can WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTCrzoZanSNXQJtpC2Vq8-gPlease rate and review DIE-ALOGUE if you haven't already?! Then share the show with your friends, family, foes, + true crime communities.Rate on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Rate on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/64IHCryN2jFaswrVIzMV8wThank you so much for joining me in these conversations. You can always reach out to me via my website: https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactor by email: rebekah@yellowtapetruecrime.comDIE-ALOGUE is hosted and edited by Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering by Jason Usry.

A DIE-ALOGUE first: CRYPTO CURRENCY. Welcome Sheona Macdonald, director of the new true crime documentary, DEAD MAN'S SWITCH: A CRYPTO MYSTERY. Streams on Discovery Plus Thursday, December 23.Don't worry if you don't know a lot (or anything) about crypto - at its heart, this is a true crime story complete with fraud, a mysterious death, and a suspiciously specific will! Sheona and I have an interesting conversation about what drives fraudsters and how powerful greed is.Listen to the interview then check out the documentary, DEAD MAN'S SWITCH: a Crypto Mystery. Discovery Plus on 12/23!To purchase the book, check your local seller or try here:By the way, happy holidays! We have one more episode next week before a little winter hiatus. Keep up with me on instagram: @diealoguepodPlease rate and review DIE-ALOGUE if you haven't already?! Then share the show with your friends, family, foes, + true crime communities.Rate on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Rate on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/64IHCryN2jFaswrVIzMV8wThank you so much for joining me in these conversations. You can always reach out to me via my website:https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactDIE-ALOGUE is hosted and edited by Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering by Jason Usry.

What happens when a true crime enthusiast and a true crime podcaster face off in the true crime trivia? Who wins? Who loses? Who crumbles under the pressure? You will have to listen and find out.DIE-ALOGUE Presents: a special, limited series show: YELLOW TAPE: true crime mystery trivia!Rebekah Sebastian will call a true crime contestant and a true crime podcaster, and play the game she's hosted in NYC and in live events across the country — YELLOW TAPE: true crime trivia!Play along as you listen and if you want to be on a future episode, reach out to host, Rebekah Sebastian, via her website: https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactFOLLOW THE FUN on TWITTER + IG!Host, Rebekah Sebastian: @hi_itsrebekahDIE-ALOGUE Podcast: @diealoduepodYELLOW TAPE Trivia: @yellowtapetriviaIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts so others can join in the fun! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320YELLOW TAPE: true crime mystery trivia is written, hosted and produced by Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering by Jason Usry.If you would like to be a contestant email me at: rebekah@yellowtapetruecrime.com or DM me @diealoguepod or @yellowtapetriviaIF YOU DON'T WANT SPOILERS ON TODAY'S EPISODE, DO NOT CONTINUE READING.Special thanks to our listener contestant, Jennifer and our mystery podcaster, John Lordan, of so many shows including:YOUTUBE:Brain ScratchSearchlightCase Crackedhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWoe_w-oadmQxcXZV2KMZggPODCASTS:Seriously MysteriousCrime After CrimeLearn more about Jon Lordan here:https://lordanarts.wixsite.com/johnlordan

What happens when a true crime enthusiast and a true crime podcaster face off in the true crime trivia? Who wins? Who loses? Who crumbles under the pressure? You will have to listen and find out.DIE-ALOGUE Presents: a special, limited series show: YELLOW TAPE: true crime mystery trivia!Rebekah Sebastian will call a true crime contestant and a true crime podcaster, and play the game she's hosted in NYC and in live events across the country — YELLOW TAPE: true crime trivia!Play along as you listen and if you want to be on a future episode, reach out to host, Rebekah Sebastian, via her website: https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactFOLLOW THE FUN on TWITTER + IG!Host, Rebekah Sebastian: @hi_itsrebekahDIE-ALOGUE Podcast: @diealoduepodYELLOW TAPE Trivia: @yellowtapetriviaIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts so others can join in the fun! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320YELLOW TAPE: true crime mystery trivia is written, hosted and produced by Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering by Jason Usry.IF YOU DON'T WANT SPOILERS ON TODAY'S EPISODE, DO NOT CONTINUE READING.Special thanks to our listener contestant, Kara B. and our mystery podcaster, Josh Hallmark, of True Crime Bullsh*! You can learn more about Josh and his work via the links below!LISTEN:https://open.spotify.com/show/073muZEPrJTiwYvsDplJRpIG/Twitter @truecrimebsWESBITE: https://www.our-americana.com/tcb

What happens when a true crime enthusiast and a true crime podcaster face off in the true crime trivia? Who wins? Who loses? Who crumbles under the pressure? You will have to listen and find out. DIE-ALOGUE Presents: a special, limited series show: YELLOW TAPE: true crime mystery trivia!Rebekah Sebastian will call a true crime contestant and a true crime podcaster, and play the game she's hosted in NYC and in live events across the country — YELLOW TAPE: true crime trivia!Play along as you listen and if you want to be on a future episode, reach out to host, Rebekah Sebastian, via her website: https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactFOLLOW THE FUN on TWITTER + IG!Host, Rebekah Sebastian: @hi_itsrebekah DIE-ALOGUE Podcast: @diealoduepodYELLOW TAPE Trivia: @yellowtapetriviaIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts so others can join in the fun! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320YELLOW TAPE: true crime mystery trivia is written, hosted and produced by Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering by Jason Usry.IF YOU DON'T WANT SPOILERS ON TODAY'S EPISODE, DO NOT CONTINUE READING.Special thanks to our listener contestant, Shannon N. and our mystery podcaster, Karina Michelle, of Crime Glasses! You can learn more about Karina Michelle and her work via the links below, including her podcast!LISTEN:https://open.spotify.com/show/1wZFOmwuaNojMLrS4b38i2Follow Crime Glasses: @crimeglassespodcast

CONTENT WARNING: This episode deals with topics of sexual abuse against minors.As you prepare to gather with loved ones this holiday, think about how you might have some difficult, but very important conversations., particularly with the kids and teens in your life about online safety. Perhaps you're like me and you go back and forth between wanting to educate myself on this topic and, also wanting to stick my fingers in my ears and pretend it doesn't effect me or my family because the subject is so dark and so scary.Luckily for all of us, today's guest, Roo Powell, is an expert in this area. Roo is a writer, an advocate, founder of a non-profit, SOSA (safe from sex abuse online) and the subject of the new limited series on Discovery Plus called "Undercover Underage."We discuss how Roo transforms herself from a 38 year old mother of three to a teenage girl online, in hopes of obtaining useful information from online sex predators. She works closely with law enforcement and has a tight protocol to ensure that her team's work is useful should it be needed in court.This show is fast paced and features her team who work tirelessly to aid law enforcement in their quest to get these predators offline (and in jail if needed), and her non-profit also consults with tech companies on ways to make their sites safer!Our conversation covers a lot of ground and I think it will leave you feeling more hopeful than not.You will learn so much on this one but you will also enjoy it because Roo is so great.Share this with any guardians and parents you know so we can start having better conversations about inappropriate online behavior , apps to avoid and red flags.Watch Undercover Underage here: https://www.discoveryplus.com/show/undercover-underage-usLearn more about the non -profit SOSA and in this time of giving, consider supporting their work! https://sosatogether.org/Learn more about Roo Powell and follow her on social media:http://roopowell.com/@roo_powPlease rate and review DIE-ALOGUE on apple podcasts if you haven't already?! Then share the show with your friends, family, foes, + true crime communities.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Liked this episode? Share it on social media + tag the @diealoguepodYou can get early, ad free episodes, plus exclusive bonus episodes when you become a DIE-HARD on #patreon. https://www.patreon.com/diealogueThank you so much for joining me in these conversations. You can always reach out to me via my website:https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactDIE-ALOGUE is hosted, produced and edited by Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering by Jason Usry!

What happens when a true crime enthusiast and a true crime podcaster face off in the true crime trivia? Who wins? Who loses? Who crumbles under the pressure? You will have to listen and find out. DIE-ALOGUE Presents: a special, limited series show: YELLOW TAPE: true crime mystery trivia!Every Friday for the next six weeks, Rebekah Sebastian will call a true crime contestant and a true crime podcaster, and play the game she's hosted in NYC and in live events across the country — YELLOW TAPE: true crime trivia!Play along as you listen and if you want to be on a future episode, reach out to host, Rebekah Sebastian, via her website: https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactFOLLOW THE FUN on TWITTER + IG!Host, Rebekah Sebastian: @hi_itsrebekah DIE-ALOGUE Podcast: @diealoduepodYELLOW TAPE Trivia: @yellowtapetriviaIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts so others can join in the fun! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320YELLOW TAPE: true crime mystery trivia is written, hosted and produced by Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering by Jason Usry.IF YOU DON'T WANT SPOILERS ON TODAY'S EPISODE, DO NOT CONTINUE READING.Special thanks to our listener contestant, Patty U. and our mystery podcaster, Alvin of Affirmative Murder! You can learn more about Alvin and his work via the links below, including his podcast.https://www.affirmativemurder.com/Follow affirmative murder:IG: @affirmativemurderpodTwitter: @AffirmativeMur1

Content Warning: Today's episode deals with sexual abuse and domestic violence. Please take care while listening. If you need help, please reach out to the National Domestic Abuse Hotline: 1-888- 799-SAFE.This is not a whodunnit. This is a complicated look at what happens when a woman who has endured abuse at the hands of her partner, shoots and kills him. Nikki Addimando went from being viewed as a victim to a cold blooded killer when she shot and killed her partner, Chris Grover, in 2017.Today's conversation explores the many complex issues at the heart of this “upside down” true crime story; believing victims, women in prison, domestic abuse, trauma, and whether it's bad luck or a flawed system that lands people in prison. Listen to BELIEVE HER:https://open.spotify.com/show/0VqP7R41LntCG4LC1P2oWLYou can follow Justine on social media IG@jvanderleunPlease rate and review DIE-ALOGUE on apple podcasts if you haven't already?! Then share the show with your friends, family, foes, + true crime communities.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Liked this episode? Share it on social media + tag the @diealoguepodYou can get early, ad free episodes, plus exclusive bonus episodes when you become a DIE-HARD on #patreon. https://www.patreon.com/diealogueThank you so much for joining me in these conversations. You can always reach out to me via my website:https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactDIE-ALOGUE is hosted and edited by Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering by Jason Usry.

What happens when a true crime enthusiast and a true crime podcaster face off in the true crime trivia? Who wins? Who loses? Who crumbles under the pressure? You will have to listen and find out. DIE-ALOGUE Presents: a special, limited series show: YELLOW TAPE: true crime mystery trivia!Every Friday for the next six weeks, Rebekah Sebastian will call a true crime contestant and a true crime podcaster, and play the game she's hosted in NYC and in live events across the country — YELLOW TAPE: true crime trivia!Play along as you listen and if you want to be on a future episode, reach out to host, Rebekah Sebastian, via her website: https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactFOLLOW THE FUN on TWITTER + IG!Host, Rebekah Sebastian: @hi_itsrebekah DIE-ALOGUE Podcast: @diealoduepodYELLOW TAPE Trivia: @yellowtapetriviaIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts so others can join in the fun! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320YELLOW TAPE: true crime mystery trivia is written, hosted and produced by Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering by Jason Usry.IF YOU DON'T WANT SPOILERS ON TODAY'S EPISODE, DO NOT CONTINUE READING.Special thanks to our listener contestant, Sue P. from Texas, and our mystery podcaster, Dr. Shiloh!You can learn more about Dr. Shiloh and her podcast, LA NOT SO CONFIDENTIAL, via the links below.https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/https://open.spotify.com/show/21dpgZ5V9I9m2RI8tB8Nr2IG:@lanotsopodcastTwitter:@lanotsopodFB: LAnotsoconfidential

Hope you're ready to laugh about true crime! My guest today is an author, illustrator, (best known for her cartoons in The New Yorker) and comedian. She just launched a hilarious yet poignant memoir on true crime and she isn't shying away from the light side of all this darkness. Please listen so you understand what I mean because you know respect and sensitivity are always really important to me!If you'd like to win a copy of this book, I am giving one away! Just like last week, snap a pic of your phone or car playing the episode, AND Include your favorite true crime reference or moment from the episode. Don't forget to tag me! @diealoguepodYou can find Hilary's true crime graphic novel here: https://www.amazon.com/Murder-Book-Graphic-Memoir-Obsession/dp/1524861162You can follow Hilary on social media @cartoonsbyhilarySee more about her and her work:http://www.cartoonsbyhilary.com/Please rate and review DIE-ALOGUE on apple podcasts if you haven't already?! Then share the show with your friends, family, foes, + true crime communities.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Liked this episode? Share it on social media + tag the @diealoguepodYou can get early, ad free episodes, plus exclusive bonus episodes when you become a DIE-HARD on #patreon. https://www.patreon.com/diealogueThank you so much for joining me in these conversations. You can always reach out to me via my website:https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactDIE-ALOGUE is hosted and edited by Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering by Jason Usry.

What happens when a true crime enthusiast and a true crime podcaster face off in the true crime trivia? Who wins? Who loses? Who crumbles under the pressure? You will have to listen and find out. DIE-ALOGUE Presents: a special, limited series show: YELLOW TAPE: true crime mystery trivia!Every Friday for the next six weeks, Rebekah Sebastian will call a true crime contestant and a true crime podcaster, and play the game she's hosted in NYC and in live events across the country — YELLOW TAPE: true crime trivia!Play along as you listen and if you want to be on a future episode, reach out to host, Rebekah Sebastian, via her website: https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactFOLLOW THE FUN on TWITTER + IG!Host, Rebekah Sebastian: @hi_itsrebekah DIE-ALOGUE Podcast: @diealoduepodYELLOW TAPE Trivia: @yellowtapetriviaIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts so others can join in the fun! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320YELLOW TAPE: true crime mystery trivia is written, hosted and produced by Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering by Jason Usry.IF YOU DON'T WANT SPOILERS ON TODAY'S EPISODE, DO NOT CONTINUE READING.Special thanks to our listener contestant, Shana W. and our mystery podcaster, Maggie Freleng!You can learn more about Maggie and her work via the links below, including her podcasts, Suave, Unjust & Unsolved, and Murder in Alliance.https://www.maggiefreleng.com/podcasts.htmlhttps://www.unjustandunsolved.com/https://www.murderinalliance.com/https://www.futuromediagroup.org/suave/

David Dominé has written about food, history and Southern culture with an emphasis on the city he now calls home, Louisville, Kentucky. His latest book, A Dark Room in Glitter Ball City is his first true crime book and he came by it honestly. Interested in buying an old Victorian home in the historic district of Louisville, David soon learns it was the home where two men stood accused of a vicious murder. And the victim? Jamie Carol was found in the basement buried beneath the dirt floor.Get comfy and get ready for a twisty tale about Southern Victorian architecture, drugs and drag queens, a brutal murder and … real estate. If you'd like to WIN a copy of the book, snap a picture of this episode playing on your phone or computer or car and share it with me on Instagram or Twitter - don't forget to tag me! To purchase the book, check your local seller or try here:https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Room-Glitter-Ball-City/dp/1643138634/ref=sr_1_1?crid=287NP6CHF3PAM&keywords=a+dark+room+in+glitter+ball+city&qid=1635898907&qsid=130-1897055-1223515&sprefix=a+dark+roo%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-1&sres=1643138634%2CB09JGMDMJM%2C081317452X%2CB06W588WDX%2C1368052843&srpt=ABIS_BOOKPlease rate and review DIE-ALOGUE on apple podcasts if you haven't already?! Then share the show with your friends, family, foes, + true crime communities.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Liked this episode? Share it on social media + tag the @diealoguepodYou can get early, ad free episodes, plus exclusive bonus episodes when you become a DIE-HARD on #patreon. https://www.patreon.com/diealogueThank you so much for joining me in these conversations. You can always reach out to me via my website:https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactDIE-ALOGUE is hosted and edited by Rebekah Sebastian. Audio engineering by Jason Usry. Special thanks to Javier Leiva, host of PRETEND POD for story editing on today's episode

Elle Johnson knows how to tell a cop story. Her father was a New York City parole officer. Her uncle was an NYPD homicide detective. She's written and produced for several shows including Homicide Life on the Street, Law & Order, and Bosch. She also wrote a memoir about her cousin Karen's 1981 murder. Her book, The Officer's Daughter: A Memoir of Family and Forgiveness, explores that tragedy, her complicated relationship with her father, and the surrounding criminal justice themes like sentencing and parole. She faces a big question about whether or not to speak out for or against the release of her cousin's murderer and her memoir will compel you to consider what you would do in the same situation.Elle and I discuss her book's themes, her entry into show business, and what restorative justice could look like. I hope you will check out this book and also follow her on social media as she has a new show and book coming out soon!Here's her book: https://www.amazon.com/Officers-Daughter-Memoir-Family-Forgiveness/dp/0063011328/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1635295735&sr=8-1Could you please rate and review DIE-ALOGUE on apple podcasts if you haven't already?! Then share the show with your friends, family, foes, + true crime communities.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Liked this episode? Share it on social media + tag @diealoguepodYou can get early, ad free episodes, plus exclusive bonus episodes when you become a DIE-HARD on #patreon. https://www.patreon.com/diealogueFollow @diealoguepod on IG/Twitter/FBThank you so much for joining me in these conversations. You can always reach out to me via my website:https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contact

This episode is one of my favorites to date, and I did not see that coming! I absolutely loved talking to Elie Honig. Elie is currently private counsel at a law firm, but he spent 14 years as federal and NJ state Prosecutor in Organized crime. He is responsible for taking down big names in the Italian mafia of NYC and NJ. His stories are better than the movies ( which I confess, I haven't seen) and he's telling them all in his new podcast, UP AGAINST THE MOB. Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2a5TRZy1PqfjDpbOrvMNgxI love this podcast and I can't help but see parallels between it and DIE-ALOGUE. Listen and learn why. Elie is also a Senior legal analyst at CNN. We bonded over our Jersey roots and love of Italian food. We cover the code of ethics and conduct within the mafia, our cultural obsession with the mob, and I am most proud that I got him to agree (slightly reluctantly), that Mob bosses are akin to cult leaders!This conversation surprised and delighted me - would love to hear what you think!Also, could you please rate and review DIE-ALOGUE on apple podcasts if you haven't already?!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320 Liked this episode? Share it on social media + tag @diealoguepodYou can get early, ad free episodes, plus exclusive bonus episodes when you become a DIE-HARD on #patreon. https://www.patreon.com/diealogueJOIN ME LIVE IN NYC, or via livestream: Tues. 10/26 for a True Crime Variety Show! Tickets: https://www.caveat.nyc/event/true-crime-trivia--variety-show-10-26-2021Follow @diealoguepod on IG/Twitter/FBShare the show with your friends, family, foes, + true crime communities.Thank you so much for joining me in these conversations. You can always reach out to me via my website:https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contact

What a thrill meeting and speaking with Rebecca Jarvis, ABC News Chief business, economics, and technology correspondent, and of course, host of the Drop Out, now in its' second season: Elizabeth Holmes on trial. We waste no time and get right into the current trial of Elizabeth Holmes, why we remain so captivated by her, who might be funding her defense, and how inaccurate Theranos results have had devastating effects on the patients who used it. Stay tuned to The Drop Out because this trial is ongoing with a possible 200+ list of potential witnesses. There are new episodes every Tuesday and you can listen via the link below, but start with Season 1 if you are new to the podcast! https://open.spotify.com/show/7lrJqILWfMuQhqDHJEFUK6?si=70b6a54d5c04470cYou can get early, ad free episodes, plus exclusive bonus episodes when you become a DIE-HARD on #patreon. https://www.patreon.com/diealogueReview the show on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Follow @diealoguepod on IG/Twitter/FBShare an episode you love on social media + tag @diealoguepodShare the show with your friends, family, foes, + true crime communities.Thank you so much for joining me in these conversations. You can always reach out to me via my website:https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contact

Welcome to the perfect storm. Today's interview is with Sarah Treleavan, a writer, who produced and hosted the new podcast about Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, called The Followers: Madness of Two. You will hear a trailer at the top of the episode!In keeping with the 'Cult Adjacent' series, we discuss how Lori and Chad's beliefs factor into this story. Was Chad a cult leader? Was Lori a follower? Or vice versa? OR are the doomsday beliefs just a distraction for us, and a justification for what this story is really about: sex and money ?Listen to this interview, then check out the whole 'Madness of Two' series if you haven't already. Even if you know a lot about this case, I can almost promise you will learn something new! This is one we will be keeping an eye on as it is playing out in Idaho courts we speak.LISTEN TO MADNESS OF TWO:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-followers-madness-of-two/id1582696272You can get early, ad free episodes, plus exclusive bonus episodes when you become a DIE-HARD on #patreon. https://www.patreon.com/diealogueReview the show on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Follow @diealoguepod on IG/Twitter/FBShare an episode you love on social media + tag @diealoguepodShare the show with your friends, family, foes, + true crime communities.Thank you so much for joining me in these conversations. You can always reach out to me via my website:https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contact

It's a DIE-ALOGUE first! A top 10 list brought in part by my guest, Nick Emel, one host of the super cool show, 10ish Podcast. Nick brings me 5 cults from the year 2000- Present, and I prepared 5 from the years 1980-1999. I don't think you'll have heard of many of these?Listen and quiz yourself, but later on, refer back to the show notes for the full Top 10 list below, complete with our research sources.You can learn and enjoy a variety (like over 150) of Top 10 lists on Nick and his co-host Brandon bring a new Top 10 list every Wednesday!You can learn more about then listen to their show here: https://www.10ishpod.com/blogAnd listen/watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/10ishpodcastYou can follow them on social media with the handle: @10ishpodFeatured podcast promo: Resolved Mysteries Podcast! Learn more + listen here: https://resolvedmysteriespodcast.com/TOP 10 MODERN CULT COMPLETE LIST:1. World Peace and Unification Sanctuary Church2. Breatharianism3. Love Has Won4. Movement For The Restoration of The 10 Commandments5.Joy of Satan6. God's Salvation Church, aka Chen Tao or the True Way Cult7. Knutby Filadelfia (a.k.a. Knutbydramat)8. Ho No Hana9. The True Russian Orthodox Church10. NXIVM You can get early, ad free episodes, plus exclusive bonus episodes when you become a DIE-HARD on #patreon. https://www.patreon.com/diealogueReview the show on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Follow @diealoguepod on IG/Twitter/FBShare an episode you love on social media + tag @diealoguepodShare the show with your friends, family, foes, + true crime communities.Thank you so much for joining me in these conversations. You can always reach out to me via my website:https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactI love hearing from you and I am grateful that you join me in these killer conversations.EPISODE SOURCES:https://www.vox.com/22195361/cult-stories-like-nxivm-documentarieshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knutby_murderhttps://www.tellerreport.com/news/2021-03-28-what-really-happened-in-knutby-in-january-2004----the-documentary-series-shows-blood-work-material-that-was-not-even-seen-in-court.Hk349_ANd.html EPISODE SOURCEShttps://www.vox.com/22195361/cult-stories-like-nxivm-documentarieshttp://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/11/15/doomsday.cult/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/True_Russian_Orthodox_Church https://www.economist.com/the-economist-explains/2014/01/09/what-do-satanists-believehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joy_of_Satan_Ministrieshttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/love-has-won-mother-god-cult-b1858639.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/05/05/love-has-won-cult-leader-dead/https://www.denverpost.com/2021/05/16/love-has-won-cult-mother-god/ https://www.thedailybeast.com/mummified-cultists-corpse-found-with-glitter-makeup-but-no-eyes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Has_Won https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/style/wp/2018/05/21/feature/two-sons-of-rev-moon-have-split-from-his-church-and-their-followers-are-armed/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chen_Tao_(True_Way_Cult)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Movement_for_the_Restoration_of_the_Ten_Commandments_of_Godhttps://www.pri.org/stories/2017-07-11/apocalyptic-korean-christian-group-goes-different-names-critics-say-its-just-culthttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/jun/14/living-on-light-without-foodhttps://www.grunge.com/237909/this-is-how-the-ho-no-hana-cult-started/http://tcsidewalks.blogspot.com/2009/03/texan-cult-of-week-gods-salvation.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Movement_for_the_Restoration_of_the_Ten_Commandments_of_Godhttps://www.cesnur.org/testi/uganda_002.htmYou can get early, ad free episodes, plus exclusive bonus episodes when you become a DIE-HARD on #patreon. https://www.patreon.com/diealogueReview the show on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Follow @diealoguepod on IG/Twitter/FBShare an episode you love on social media + tag @diealoguepodShare the show with your friends, family, foes, + true crime communities.Thank you so much for joining me in these conversations. You can always reach out to me via my website:https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactI love hearing from you and I am grateful that you join me in these killer conversations.

I had so much fun talking with Amanda Montell, a linguist, who uses that background as the lens through which to explore cults. Between that and her Dad coming of age in the cult, Synanon, she has a lot to say about cults, and the language we all have grown used to which is ... cultish. This is a fascinating and funny conversation and will make you think twice next time you go to Soul Cycle, recovery meeting, or Boss Babe seminar.You can check out her book, CULTISH, which I really enjoyed, and her podcast, Sounds Like a Cult!https://www.amazon.com/Cultish-Language-Fanaticism-Amanda-Montell/dp/0062993151https://www.soundslikeacult.com/ You can get early, ad free episodes, plus exclusive bonus episodes when you become a DIE-HARD on #patreon. https://www.patreon.com/diealogueReview the show on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Follow @diealoguepod on IG/Twitter/FBShare an episode you love on social media + tag @diealoguepodShare the show with your friends, family, foes, + true crime communities.Thank you so much for joining me in these conversations. You can always reach out to me via my website:https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactI love hearing from you and I am grateful that you join me in these killer conversations.

Let's kick off Season 3 with a really interesting conversation around MLM's, shall we?Are MLM's a cult? Why do so many end in disaster? The directors of LuluRich, Jenner Furst and Julia Willoughby Nason, delve into their why's and how they got LulaRow founders, Mark and Deanne, to talk, and also a burgeoning new category of content: TRUE COMEDY.Our conversation transcends leggings and gets into a more meta exploration of the genre, our broken country, and how it makes us long for something we can't attain so we end up hawking products to friends in the hopes of a life changing opportunity.Jenner and Julia founded Cinemart in 2011( partnered with Jay Z, nbd) and are responsible for an incredible slate of projects including: FYRE FRAUD, TIME: The Kalief Browder Story, The Pharmacist, and Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story. You can get early, ad free episodes, plus exclusive bonus episodes when you become a DIE-HARD on #patreon. https://www.patreon.com/diealogueReview the show on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Buy some merch! https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#merchFollow @diealoguepod on IG/Twitter/FBShare an episode you love on social media + tag @diealoguepodShare the show with your friends, family, foes, + true crime communities. Thank you so much for joining me in these conversations. You can always reach out to me via my website: https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactI love hearing from you and I am grateful that you join me in these killer conversations.

If DIE-ALOGUE did state of the union addresses, this episode would be considered one. WELCOME! Today you will hear all about what is ahead for Season 3 of DIE-ALOGUE. I will continue to host and produce the long form interviews you know ( and I hope love,) and I will also be adding to a few elements to the show! Time for a shake up!In addition to two in depth interviews a month, I will be adding one TRIALOGUE courtroom conversation to the main feed once a month. In these sometimes shorter, sometimes not, concentrated conversations, we look deep into a specific trial or case that is playing out currently. Normally, these were reserved for Patrons, but after releasing some this summer and hearing the feedback, I am adding one to the main feed. I will continue to do one PATREON EXCLUSIVE TRIALOGUE episode a month that will not be heard elsewhere.The other fun addition to the show is TRIVIA. That's right. Once a month, right here on DIE-ALOGUE, I will integrate my other true crime endeavor - YELLOW TAPE. I will be hosting a true crime trivia face-off between YOU the listeners, and some of your favorite podcasters.I am also unrolling a new Patreon benefit: a true crime companion piece to the podcast which will be a digital magazine (periodical?) chock full of content, recommendations, and the best in true crime culture.Listen to this update and hear all the details! Then please consider the following ways you can help DIE-ALOGUE grow as we approach Season 3/ Year 3 of the podcast!Become a DIE-HARD on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/diealogueReview the show on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation/id1470890320Buy some merch! https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#merchFollow @diealoguepod on IG/Twitter/FBShare an episode you love on social media + tag @diealoguepodShare the show with your friends, family, foes, + true crime communities. Thank you so much for joining me in these conversations. I am so excited for what's ahead. You can always reach out to me via my website: https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contactI love hearing from you and I am grateful that you join me in these killer conversations.— Rebekah

FINAL EPISODE IN THE SUMMER SERIES!Most of you know that I have followed the NXIVM cult closely. Reporter + author, Sarah Berman, joined me on the podcast earlier this year, and today, I am airing another part of our conversation - previously only released on my Patreon exclusive show, TRIALOGUE: a court room conversation. You can learn more about TRIALOGUE and become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/diealogueSarah and I continue our conversation about NXIVM and Keith Raniere, with a focus on the sentencing, the trial, her predictions for the remaining sentences and what it was like seeing Keith Raniere, and key witnesses in the flesh at trial.Love DIE-ALOGUE? Please rate + review the show! ——>https://podfollow.com/diealogueLet's Kill the Small Talk + Start a DIE-ALOGUE. FOLLOW! Instagram Facebook Twitter: @diealoguepod | email: rebekah@yellowtapetruecrime.comSay hi via + sign up for my newsletter via my website!https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contact

I am thrilled to bring Matthew Horace back to continue the important conversation around the Chauvin verdict and what it means for police reform. Matthew is perfectly suited to lead this conversation as a former LE officer, frequent guest on news outlets, and security analyst at the Mayo Clinic. He also lives near Minneapolis and talks about the palpable relief in the community. You can learn more about him and his book which we talked about length in his original interview on DIE-ALOGUE:S1 Ep56: https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/diealogue-episodes/matthew-horace-author-the-black-and-the-blueMatthew's Book: (highly recommend!)https://www.amazon.com/Black-Blue-Injustice-Americas-Enforcement/dp/0316440086More on Matthew:https://theblackandthebluebook.com/index.htmlHave you signed up for my newsletter yet? There are announcements for the podcast coming soon and I don't want you ( yes, YOU!) to miss them. There's a pop up and a box at the bottom on my website —> https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/Love DIE-ALOGUE? Please rate + review the show! ——> https://podfollow.com/diealogueLet's Kill the Small Talk + Start a DIE-ALOGUE. FOLLOW! Instagram Facebook Twitter: @diealoguepod https://www.instagram.com/diealoguepod/?hl=enemail: rebekah@yellowtapetruecrime.com

Have you signed up for my newsletter yet? There are announcements for the podcast coming soon and I don't want you ( yes, YOU!) to miss them. There's a pop up and a box at the bottom on my website —> https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/ Love DIE-ALOGUE? Please rate + review the show! ——> https://podfollow.com/diealogueNow for today's episode! Have you kept up with Robert Durst since watching HBO's The Jinx? (Please tell me you've watched The Jinx. If not, go to HBO and watch it immediately. Do not pass go - or hit play- do not collect $200.)I spoke with Brittany Bookbinder who is covering his current trial for the 2000 murder of Susan Berman in Los Angeles. Along with Kary Antholis, Brittany reports for, and co-hosts the podcast, JURY DUTY: The Trial of Robert Durst. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jury-duty-the-trial-of-robert-durst/id1521920134Brittany and her team are the definitive, go to source for all the bizarre details surrounding Bob himself ( I can call him Bob, right?), and the case itself. Jury Duty is part of Crime Story Media - a wonderful platform that focuses on the intersection criminal justice and storytelling. I cannot recommend their work more highly. Check out their site: https://crimestory.com/Please enjoy this conversation with Brittany Bookbinder and follow Crime Story:https://www.instagram.com/crimestorymedia/https://www.instagram.com/crimestorymedia/Let's Kill the Small Talk + Start a DIE-ALOGUE. FOLLOW! Instagram Facebook Twitter: @diealoguepod | email: rebekah@yellowtapetruecrime.com

SUMMER SERIES!Many of you know that I followed Derek Chauvin's trial very closely, and so his sentencing was of particular interest to me. TRIALOGUE was the perfect place to debrief the sentence which was ruled on Friday, June 25. I am playing that episode for everyone here on the main feed as it is an important conversation, not just about Chauvin's sentence, but about criminal justice reform and the matters of defunding the police/police reform. I brought on two experienced lawyers and fantastic people: David Rudolf ( criminal defense attorney for Michael Peterson) and his wife, Sonya Pfeiffer, former award winning journalist, turned lawyer. The two now focus entirely on wrongful convictions and host a podcast, ABUSE OF POWER, which recently won a webby- YAY!We discuss the sentence, the judge, police reform, then David and Sonya have a moment about BLM, and finally, we get to CHAUVIN'S INSANE STATEMENT. You will hear that audio at the top before the conversation begins. It's a real head scratcher.This is the book Sonya mentions- CASTE by Isabel Wilkerson- a book many have suggested and that I have on the short list!This episode was previously released to Patrons only as part of my bonus companion show, TRIALOGUE: a courtroom conversation - you can learn more about TRIALOGUE and become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/diealogueLove DIE-ALOGUE? Please rate + review the show! ——>https://podfollow.com/diealogueLet's Kill the Small Talk + Start a DIE-ALOGUE. FOLLOW! Instagram Facebook Twitter: @diealoguepod | email: rebekah@yellowtapetruecrime.comSay hi via + sign up for my newsletter via my website!https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contact

First of all, #FREEBRITNEYI was lucky ( subtle Britney reference) enough to grab some time with my friend and podcast colleague, Dr. Scott, of LA Not So Confidential Podcast. As a former dancer and forensic psychologist who works with clients facing conservatorships, he was the perfect guest to break down the ongoing legal saga around Britney Spears' conservatorship. He and his co-host, Dr. Shiloh, did an excellent deep dive episode on their show, which you can find here: https://anchor.fm/lansc/episodes/71--Overprotected-Conservatorships--5150s--the-Britney-Spears-Saga-e104d01I've included the full audio of her recent testimony because Dr. Scott and I discuss what we hear quite a bit. If you want to skip that, our conversation picks up at 24:55, but I think it is more than worth a listen. It breaks my heart and makes my blood boil. This episode was previously released to Patrons only as part of my bonus companion show, TRIALOGUE: a courtroom conversation - you can learn more about TRIALOGUE and become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/diealogueLove DIE-ALOGUE? Please rate + review the show! ——>https://podfollow.com/diealogueLet's Kill the Small Talk + Start a DIE-ALOGUE. FOLLOW! Instagram Facebook Twitter: @diealoguepod | email: rebekah@yellowtapetruecrime.comSay hi via my website:https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/

This is going to be the true crime series everyone is talking about. It begins as a documentary covering one family's search for their missing daughter, Christina Whittaker. But as my guest, director, Christina Fontana, will tell you: it turns into a whole lot more. Lies, secrets, and too many WTF moments to count.Christina has been covering this story for over a decade, and she shares how she approached making the film - especially when the story took a real turn, her thoughts on sensitivity in telling true crime stories - hint: kindness matters, and what the status of Christina's story is today. The first 4 episodes are streaming now on Discovery + and there are two more to be released the net two Mondays. Watch now, I promise you won't regret it Watch Relentless on Discovery +!https://www.discoveryplus.com/show/relentless-usToday's episode is sponsored in part by She's Birdie! She's birdie is a personal safety alarm that is there when you feel unsafe or threatened. It's the perfect gift you hope you never need to use. For 10% off, use code: DIEHARD when shopping https://www.shesbirdie.com/products/birdie-alarm-all-colors?variant=39832997855407For an additional BONUS show, TRIALOGUE: a courtroom conversation, and early ad- free episodes, check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/diealogueLove DIE-ALOGUE? Please rate + review the show! ——>https://podfollow.com/diealogueLet's Kill the Small Talk + Start a DIE-ALOGUE. FOLLOW! Instagram Facebook Twitter: @diealoguepod | email: rebekah@yellowtapetruecrime.comSay hi via my website:https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/

SURPRISE! It's a bonus episode and this is one is important. This is time sensitive so please read on and then listen to the interview!UNCOVERED is a brilliant platform that is combining data and tech with great design with the energy and passion of the true crime community to help find answers and justice for COLD + UNSOLVED MISSING AND MURDERED CASES! Explore their site here: https://uncovered.com/I spoke with Ashlee Fujawa about her role at Uncovered, how their mission developed, the best practices for citizen detectives, and their important INDIEGOGO campaign, which is running until July 7! Check out the ways to give ( AND FUN PERKS!) here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/uncovered-a-cold-case-platform#/Ashlee also shares a recent case discovery on her team that gave me chills. If you care about justice and cold cases ( and I know you do), this is an interview that will take that desire and help you know where to put it!Follow Uncovered on all social platforms: https://www.instagram.com/uncove.red/https://twitter.com/uncoveredFor an additional BONUS show, TRIALOGUE: a courtroom conversation, and early ad- free episodes, check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/diealogueLove DIE-ALOGUE? Please rate + review the show! ——>https://podfollow.com/diealogueLet's Kill the Small Talk + Start a DIE-ALOGUE. FOLLOW! Instagram Facebook Twitter: @diealoguepod | email: rebekah@yellowtapetruecrime.comSay hi via my website:https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/

Maggie Freleng is a returning guest, friend, investigative journalist, and host of the podcast MURDER IN ALLIANCE, which is the second season of her show, Unjust & Unsolved. MURDER IN ALLIANCE explores one case that she just couldn't resist despite its layers of challenges. She has teamed up with Jason Baldwin and his non-profit, Proclaim Justice, to get to the bottom of this perplexing story: Who killed Yvonne Lane and why is David Thorne sitting in prison for her murder?If you want more background on Maggie, she has appeared on DIE-ALOGUE previously at the very top of the season - listen to her first visit with us on Season 2 Episode 2:https://pod.fo/e/a9fd4Listen to Murder In Alliancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chasing-cosby/id1493558501Learn more about her work and podcast here: https://www.maggiefreleng.com/about.htmlGet involved in helping with David Thorne's Exoneration!https://www.nicoleweisenseeegan.com/Learn More About Proclaim Justicehttps://www.nicoleweisenseeegan.com/booksFollow Maggie on instagram: @maggiefrelengFollow Maggie on twitter: @maggiefrelengToday's episode is sponsored in part by She's Birdie! She's birdie is a personal safety alarm that is there when you feel unsafe or threatened. It's the perfect gift you hope you never need to use. For 10% off, use code: DIEHARD when shopping https://www.shesbirdie.com/products/birdie-alarm-all-colors?variant=39832997855407Today's episode is sponsored in part by CANVA PRO! I'm not a graphic designer, I just make everyone think I am because of Canva! I make everything on Canva- instagram posts, presentations, newsletters, and more. You don't need to be a graphic designer to make professional, beautiful designs. Try Canva Pro for FREE for 45 days when you use this link: https://bit.ly/3uEJdonFor an additional BONUS show, TRIALOGUE: a courtroom conversation, and early ad- free episodes, check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/diealogueLove DIE-ALOGUE? Please rate + review the show! ——>https://podfollow.com/diealogueLet's Kill the Small Talk + Start a DIE-ALOGUE. FOLLOW! Instagram Facebook Twitter: @diealoguepod | email: rebekah@yellowtapetruecrime.comSay hi via my website:https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/

Nicki Weisensee is an investigative crime reporter who first broke the Cosby story in 2005. With allegations dating back to the mid 1960's, and involving 60+ accusers, Nicki meticulously covered the story for years, even when others wouldn't. She has championed the brave women who have come forward in the years since. After her book, Chasing Cosby ( 2019), she hosted a podcast of the same name in 2020, during which we heard from survivors themselves.Nicki wrote another book - Victim F - which just launched June 2021, it's the story the real life "Gone Girl" story of a home invasion and kidnapping- we discuss the case, but you must read it to believe it.Nicki is a fearless journalist and relentless advocate, and it was a thrill to speak with her!RESOURCES + LINKS:Learn more Nicki's work:https://www.nicoleweisenseeegan.com/Chasing Cosby + Victim F books:https://www.nicoleweisenseeegan.com/booksChasing Cosby Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chasing-cosby/id1493558501Follow her on instagram: @nickiweisenseeeganFollow her on twitter: @nweisenseeegan Today's episode is sponsored in part by She's Birdie! She's birdie is a personal safety alarm that is there when you feel unsafe or threatened. It's the perfect gift you hope you never need to use. For 10% off, use code: DIEHARD when shopping https://www.shesbirdie.com/products/birdie-alarm-all-colors?variant=39832997855407Love DIE-ALOGUE? Please rate + review the show! ——>https://podfollow.com/diealogueLet's Kill the Small Talk + Start a DIE-ALOGUE. FOLLOW! Instagram Facebook Twitter: @diealoguepod | email: rebekah@yellowtapetruecrime.comSay hi via my website:https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/